Patents by Inventor Brendan KOTLANGER

Brendan KOTLANGER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Pressure based load sensing system
    Patent number: 11215495
    Abstract: A load sensing system measures lift cylinder pressure and platform height to estimate platform load. The system functions to prevent overload and is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. The system provides the advantages of a force-based approach using simple, lower cost pressure-based measurement components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Louis A. Bafile, James N. Smyly, Aaron A. Powers, Brendan Kotlanger
  • Scissor lift load sensing systems and methods
    Patent number: 11014796
    Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a retractable lift mechanism, a work platform, and a lift controller. The retractable lift mechanism is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The work platform is configured to support a load and is coupled to and supported by the retractable lift mechanism. The linear actuator is configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism between the extended position and the retracted position. The linear actuator has an electric motor and an electromagnetic brake. The lift controller is in communication with the linear actuator and is configured to determine the load supported by the work platform based on the actuator force applied to the work platform and the height of the work platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Bafile, David Lombardo, Jihong Hao, Brendan Kotlanger, Paul Acuri
  • PRESSURE BASED LOAD SENSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200003607
    Abstract: A load sensing system measures lift cylinder pressure and platform height to estimate platform load. The system functions to prevent overload and is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. The system provides the advantages of a force-based approach using simple, lower cost pressure-based measurement components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: JLG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis A. BAFILE, James N. SMYLY, Aaron A. POWERS, Brendan KOTLANGER